Slopes App Update Provides 2,000+ Interactive 3D Ski Maps in the Palm of Your Hand Researching trails, topography, and other aspects of resorts can be a valuable strategy for planning days on the mountain, and a new app called Slopes offers a way to map out the best possible day at the resort. Slopes provides users with a globe that includes ski resorts from North America, Europe, Australia, Japan, and others and spans across IKON, […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] What it Took to Create a New Trail Map for Aspen Mountain, CO Aspen Snowmass discusses what it took to create a new mountain trail map for Aspen Mountain that incorporates the new Hero’s area. Artist Rad Smith put in a lot of detail, care, and commitment to produce the beautiful hand-rendered map, a craftsmanship that is becoming increasingly rare in the industry. The video also discusses the exciting impact the map will […] SnowBrains | October 19, 2023 0 Comments
James Niehues Releases Utah Trail Map Collection to Raise Funds for National Ability Center After recently announcing retirement in October, James Niehues, the author behind the trail maps at most major ski areas, is releasing another collection of original works. Related: The Making of a Trail Map: A Behind the Scenes Look With James Niehues and Sun Peaks Resort, BC James Niehues began painting aerial views in 1986 and produced his first trail map […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
Lee Canyon, Nevada: Opening TODAY for the 2020/2021 Season Lee Canyon, Nevada, is opening today, December 11, 2020 for the 2020/2021 ski season. Lee Canyon is just 45 minutes outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Lee Canyon’s website is not currently listing open lifts and trails but says they are open today. According to their Facebook Page, all lifts are expected to run. This morning they also announced that they […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | December 11, 2020 0 Comments
Aspen Mountain, CO Debuts Top-to-Bottom Snowmaking For the first time in its history, Aspen Mountain, CO (Ajax) will have top-to-bottom snowmaking capabilities. Aspen Mountain originally installed its snowmaking system in 1981 after some low snow years, especially the winter of 1976-77. The snowmaking system covered 172 acres of terrain on the lower two thirds of the mountain, but the missing link has finally been completed. Over […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 13, 2020 0 Comments
Mad River Glen, VT: Paint It If You Can? Mad River Glen is known for its slogan “ski it if you can.” However, one man known for his iconic trail maps within the ski industry is finally going to “paint it if he can.” James Niehues, legendary trail map artist and creator of “The Man Behind the Maps,” is taking his talents to Eastern Vermont. He’s painted over 250 […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 17, 2020 1 Comment
The Making of a Trail Map: A Behind the Scenes Look With James Niehues and Sun Peaks Resort, BC This post first appeared on the Sun Peaks Resort website and is republished with permission There is something special about trail maps. What started as humble collections of lines to help people find their way around the local hill have now morphed into a cornerstone of ski culture, adorning the walls of luxury chalets and ski bum share houses alike. […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 29, 2020 0 Comments
Topographic Ski Maps: A New Way of Tracking Resort Days Navigating your favorite ski resort just became that much easier with the help of a new and improved ski resort map. SkiMap.com is designing topographic ski resort maps that will be available to the public. Striving to provide advanced and technically accurate maps, all data, pictures, and reference materials are utilized from each mountain. Working as an independent entity, the […] Brains Emily Crofton | February 19, 2020 0 Comments
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